ISANA NZ Reseach Grant for Project on the International Student Experience ​​

​ISANA NZ is awarding a research grant of NZ$3,000 to a suitable candidate to undertake a short-term (8-10 weeks) research project on international education in New Zealand with specific reference to the international student experience. Funded by the International Student Wellbeing Strategy, the purpose of the grant is two-fold: to develop research on the experiences of international students in New Zealand, and to nurture emerging researchers. The ideal candidate is a postgraduate research student (Masters or PhD) who is close to completing, or has recently completed his/her study.

Applicants are invited to submit a 2-3 page research proposal that includes the following:

A brief literature review (up to one page) that addresses a specific gap in research on international education in the New Zealand context;

A description of the research design that can be feasibly completed within the timeframe of 8 to 10 weeks;

A time schedule of the proposed research project;

Demonstrating how the outcomes of the research project will benefit international education practitioners.

Proposals must also be accompanied by a cover letter, CV, and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s research supervisor or someone in a similar capacity.

The deadline for the applications is midnight, 20 August 2018, and the successful applicant will be notified by 17 September 2018. The project is expected to be completed no later than 20 December 2018. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain regular communication with the research project manager via email and/or video conferencing.

Please send your application to isananz@gmail.com, including ‘ISANA NZ Research Grant’ in the subject line.